Article number: 540006952
Product: 1:35 Sd.Kfz.253w/PanzerI Turret SmartKit
The Sd.Kfz.253, based on the Sd.Kfz.250 light halftrack family, was used
by Germany as an observation vehicle for artillery forward observers.
This Beobachtungswagen observation vehicle was fully enclosed rather
than having the open-topped compartment found on the standard halftrack.
A total of 285 Sd.Kfz.253s were manufactured by Demag and Wegman from
1940-41. Interestingly, a wartime photo exists of a very rare conversion
performed on an Sd.Kfz.253, where a Panzer I turret was fitted onto the halftrack hull.
Logically, the kit makes use of parts from Dragon’s latest
new-generation Sd.Kfz.250 items. These are the highest-quality model
Sd.Kfz.250s available on the market. Likewise, the turret emanates from
Dragon’s highly acclaimed Panzer I family. The vehicle also features a
set of Magic Tracks to ease assembly for the modeler. This Sd.Kfz.253/Panzer I turret combo was extremely rare, but now modelers
can add their very own miniature version to their model collections.
Detailed Plastic Kit
